"There is a fever in one of the nearby villages," Matilda offered helpfully.

"It is well known," Nesmut offered helpfully, "that such things happen."

"Why not one of the Moslems," the deputy commissioner offered helpfully.

She glanced at her watch, then offered helpfully, "You're going to be late if you don't hurry.

"I once had a guy who waited a whole year," I offered helpfully.

"There are 12 eggs in a dozen, dear," he offers helpfully.

"And you've got more immediate problems on your mind," I offered helpfully.

"I might be able to remember a few more of his words, if it's really important," she offered helpfully.

"My mandarins will be delighted to take a look at him," the Dragon offered helpfully.

The assistant then helpfully offers to show me round the shop.